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The
Initiation Series; Gretchen Crilly McKay
Sangoma (shaman), Gretchen
Crilly McKay is our guest this week
in our Initiation Series: Curing our Cultural
Sickness. She joins us to discuss her
traditional kuthwasa (initiation) experiences
in Swaziland, Africa, under the mentorship
of Zulu shaman, P.H. Mntshali. It is our
hope that in hearing the stories of a
diverse range of contemporary initiation
experiences—that have functioned
to truly transform individuals into shamans—that
we will come to remember what initiation
truly means. Gretchen’s admitted
love affair with Africa, the “home”
of her soul, began decades ago. A consultation
there with sangoma, P.H. Mntshali—who
would become her mentor—revealed
that her life had been difficult because
she had not followed the path her ancestors
had chosen for her. Through the traditional
initiatory path of the sangoma, Gretchen
became the woman she was meant to be.
Gretchen’s private shamanic practice
is in Southern California where she seamlessly
combines traditional African practices,
like throwing the bones, with cross-cultural
shamanic practices, like soul retrieval,
extraction, and healing with spiritual
light to serve her clients and students.
Her extensive calendar of classes, apprenticeship
& mentoring, and two year advanced
training can be found at http://ancestralwisdom.com/
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Shamanic
teacher and author, Christina is a skilled healer
who weaves her authentic shamanic experience, extensive
training, and experience with shamans from Ecuador,
Nepal, Tibet, and Africa into her contemporary practice.
She has been in practice for 20 years, specializing
in soul
retrieval healings, soul
part integration and ancestral
healing. She is the director of the Last
Mask Center for Shamanic Healing in Portland, Oregon.
Pratt’s
unique gift is creating effective and transforming
healing rituals for contemporary people in contemporary
communities. She is a teacher of exceptional clarity,
humor, and inspiration, bringing the power of shamanism
into the practical grasp of anyone willing to take
responsibility for improving the quality of their
life. Her four-year training in focuses on the practical
use of shamanic skills to mature spiritually, to find
ones individual true purpose, and to express that
purpose fully from the heart in joy and without apology.
She
is the author of An
Encyclopedia of Shamanism, (Rosen Publishing)
available for purchase at her website. Her popular
weekly Internet radio show, Why Shamanism Now?, podcast
archives can be found at
iTunes .
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AN
ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SHAMANISM, BY CHRISTINA PRATT
PUBLISHED BY ROSEN PUBLISHING
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"In
the age of 'new-age-pixie-channelled-authentic-extraterrestrial-
Native-American-Mayan-prophecy-reiki-rainbow-crystal-shamanism'
it is delightful to find an intelligent book
with a grasp of what shamanism really is and
I would like to recommend this book to anyone
who wants to actually study the real thing.
It's not going to teach you it all, but it's
going to give you a good eclectic breadth
of knowledge about this world of amazing traditions.
And for me I am personally delighted to be
able to put it on my book shelf... and it
saved me the trouble of writing it too!"
Nick Breeze
Wood, Editor, Sacred
Hoop, Issue
57, 2007
"On
the whole, I was impressed by Pratt's personal
understanding of diverse shamanic trance methodologies
and ceremonial traditions, and her ability
to explain those practices in unambiguous
language. In fact, I was often touched at
how she manages to deftly turn seemingly conventional
statements into insightful teachings."
-- Timothy
White, Editor, Shaman's
Drum
"...this
is not your typical compendium of facts and
field research but a reflection of (Pratt's)
deep belief that shamanism is 'a valid healing
modality that is effectively practiced throughout
the world.' …there is nothing else like
it."
Shift Magazine:
New & Noteworthy, Dec 07-Feb 08, No. 17. |
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Imagine having the
following dream: A spider appears, tells you that
you need an "ego death", and then rips
you to shreds. You might think that was a bad thing.
You'd be wrong. If you look up "spiders",
"ego death", and "dismemberment"
in your handy-dandy Encyclopedia of Shamanism, you'll
discover that, shamanically speaking this dream
is in fact a powerful gift from the Spirit. Intrigued?
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The
inclusive two-volume Encyclopedia combines the philosophy,
concepts, and practical elements that make up shamanism.
With over 750 in-depth entries, organized A-Z, the
Encyclopedia of Shamanism contains essential information
about shamanic methods and practices across cultures,
ten introductory essays that clearly discuss the
basic concepts of shamanism, bibliography, and cross
reference index. Each entry includes sources for
further reading.
An Encyclopedia of Shamanism, Paperback
Two-Volume Set
Special
offer through Last Mask Center $89.95 + S&H
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“Your
show has deeply and positively impacted my personal
practice, my work with clients, and my life. I
can't thank you enough for all that you've done.”
Mark
L, Canada
“…everything
in the Podcast seemed to reach deeper and
deeper
into some knowing that I always had. So, thank
for that. And thank you for the incredibly
moving blessing
at the end of the podcast.” Sun
Kim, USA
“We
sincerely appreciate the education you are
providing
about Shamanism.” Sharon
and Jeff, USA
“I
am a devoted listener to Why Shamanism Now? I think
that what you are doing is fantastic. The show has
helped me a great deal with my shamanic work… Your
approach is so grounded, clear and trustworthy.”
Michelle
M, USA
“I
just wanted to pass on my kudos. I have enjoyed
the programs and have gotten so much out of them,
usually exactly when I needed to hear something
that I myself had been chewing on… thank
you and keep up the wonderful work.”
Rachel H, USA
“I
discovered your podcast a couple of weeks
ago. So
far I've listened to the first 26 shows and am
looking forward to listening to all of them.
I experienced
my first shamanic healing and listening to your
show has been so deeply helpful and supportive.
thank you!” Crystal
S, USA
“Thank
you for doing such important work and spreading
the message to so many." Susie
W, USA
“You
talked about faith beautifully, thank you! …what
I took away from your show especially was the concept
of liquidity and transformation.” Rachel
, Italy
“I
just wanted to say how much I appreciate
Christina
Pratt's show--Why Shamanism Now? Shows like this
is what makes me have hope for this world,
to know
that there are kindred spirits out there--people
who are spiritual, intelligent and brave.”
Sun Kim, USA
“"I
am enjoying your shows. Can not wait for
the next
one. You are so knowledgable in Shamanic practices!
You pass it on so clearly everyone can understand
you! Thank You for sharing with us all!” Luann,
USA
“Just
wanted to send kudos for another fantastic series
(Shamanism and Transforming...). Extremely
insightful and relevant to every single person I
know, myself included. I am sharing these
programs with all of my friends and clients. The
last segment of your program on transforming mental
illness was, in my opinion, the most powerful and
eloquent thing I've heard on your show all year.”
Mark L,Canada
“I
just wanted to send a heart-felt and belated "thank
you" for your show. I feel like I've
learned more about shamanism from you and some of
your guests just this year than I have from any
other human source since I discovered shamanism
over 20 years ago. …I may not always
agree with everything that's said on your program,
but I always feel incredibly enriched by what you
share with your audience.” Mark
L, Canada
“I
want to thank you so much for your previous radio
show on grounding. I am a dedicated listener, and
have had two powerful, amazing soul retrieval sessions
with you. …I love all of your shows, but this
one in particular, with its visualization and direct
teaching lead by you was so powerful and visceral
in addition to being theoretical. The grounding
visualization is changing my life already as I ask
myself each time I get fragmented, "who's
life do you want to be living?" Elana
S, USA
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